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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.56, 36,204.48 and 15,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.56, 36,204.48 and 15,630 is: 21,558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.56 : 36,204.48 = 15,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.56/36,204.48 = 15,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.56x = 36,204.48 × 15,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.56x = 565,876,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,876,022.40/26,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,558.36

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